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Marie 真理恵 – Japanese girl given name
Marie (真理恵) is read まりえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真理恵, the characters mean: true + logic + favor. This reading can be written with at least 108 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Marie
Marie (真理恵 or 麻里絵) is written with characters chosen only for sound, and it matches the French name, so it is easy to use abroad.
How to write Marie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真理恵 | まりえ | true + logic + favor | 31 |
| 麻里絵 | まりえ | hemp + ri + picture | 30 |
| 茉莉恵 | まりえ | jasmine + jasmine + favor | 28 |
| 毬英 | まりえ | burr + England | 19 |
| 毬江 | まりえ | burr + creek | 17 |
| 彗恵 | まりえ | comet + favor | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Marie
Marie in different scripts
| Romaji | Marie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まりえ |
| Katakana | マリエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真理恵 |
Full name examples
- Marie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真理恵, ゆうき まりえ)
- Marie Kono (Japanese order: 河野真理恵, こうの まりえ)
- Marie Maki (Japanese order: 牧真理恵, まき まりえ)
How to pronounce Marie
Break it into 2 parts: ma · rie. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written まりえ.
Questions about Marie
What does Marie mean in Japanese?
Marie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真理恵, combines these meanings: true + logic + favor. Other spellings include 麻里絵 (hemp + ri + picture), 茉莉恵 (jasmine + jasmine + favor), 毬英 (burr + England).
How do you write Marie in kanji?
The most common way is 真理恵 (まりえ). It can also be written 麻里絵, 茉莉恵, 毬英, 毬江, 彗恵.
How do you write Marie in katakana?
Marie is マリエ in katakana and まりえ in hiragana.
Is Marie a boy or girl name?
Marie is mostly used for girls.
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